Our Backyard Tree Planting Program offers native trees and shrubs to property owners at a subsidized cost.
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Did you know your backyard could hold the key to a greener, healthier Markham? Through the City of Markham’s partnership with LEAF, property owners can access additional discounts to grow their own piece of the urban forest – making tree planting more affordable and impactful than ever.
LEAF is excited to welcome milen melles to our Board of Directors! In this blog, our Executive Director, Janet McKay, interviews milen about their experience and motivation for becoming a LEAF Board Member.
Native trees and shrubs are the backbone of thriving ecosystems, providing food and habitats for pollinators. In this blog, we explore four remarkable partnerships: butterflies and their host plants, specialist bees and native shrubs, leafcutter bees and their use of vegetation and hummingbirds and their favorite nectar-providing trees.
Events
Saturday, April 26 - Join LEAF as we cap off Earth Week by planting native trees and shrubs in Whitby. Get your hands dirty and help us improve the urban forest! All ages welcome.
Tuesday, April 29 – Join us in this multi-day, virtual and in-person, course to learn all about trees!
Saturday, May 3 – Join LEAF as we continue to support the restoration of Gold Point Wildlife Reserve in Oshawa! Help improve this important migratory butterfly stopover and significant wildlife habitat by planting native trees and shrubs.
Sunday, May 4 – Get your gardening gloves ready and join LEAF, with our partner Forests Canada, for an afternoon of fun planting native trees and shrubs in Carrville Park. Bring your friends and family to lend a helping hand in improving Richmond Hill’s urban forest!
Saturday, May 10 – Looking for a tree-rific reason to get outside this spring? Help LEAF green up King Township! Join us for some family-friendly fun planting native trees and shrubs in Dean Plummer Park.
New at LEAF
Ajax Rebate
Ajax property owners receive an additional $150 rebate through the Full Service Program or a $100 rebate through the Do-It-Yourself Program.
Markham Discount
Endorsed by Markham's Trees for Tomorrow initiative, Markham property owners pay $100 for deciduous trees and $50 for evergreen trees.
Newmarket Rebate
Newmarket property owners will receive an additional $100 Stormwater Management Rebate for planting a tree on their property.
